Doris Shirley Fennell Obituary (1932 - 2010)

Albion Doris Shirley Fennell, 78, of Meadow By The Brook, died Sun. Aug. 15, 2010 at Lakewood in Waterville. She was the widow of Richard Fennell who died Jan. 31, 2006. She was born in Mercer, Feb. 5, 1932, the daughter of Alton and Viola Pouliotte Williamson. She enjoyed playing cards and Bingo. She loved soap operas, Red Sox games on TV and eating out at restaurants. She owned Birch Haven Boarding Home for 32 years. She is survived by two sons and their wives, Richard and Pam Fennell of Burnham and Wayne and Sandra Fennell of Albion; a daughter, Diana Randall of Unity; a brother, Kenley Pouliotte of Albion; a sister, Rita Gilbert of Albion; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and by several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 19, 2010 at the Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Fri., Aug. 20, 2010 at Notre Dame, 112 Silver St., Waterville. Committal prayers and burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Albion. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 1 Bowden Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086.